Krugerrand: coins tied to South Africa apartheid debate
Ed Rochette discusses the krugerrand as a symbol linked to apartheid and U S sanctions. The coin profits from black miners in South Africa, with 91 percent of workers Black and average pay well below survival needs. US lawmakers move to ban further krugerrand imports amid sanctions push.
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US considers ban on Krugerrand imports in apartheid fight
The piece explains a proposed prohibition on Krugerrands entering the United States, noting coins already in circulation may be owned traded and seven exported without penalty. It discusses potential effects on markets and comparisons with commemorative coin plans announced by the U.S. mint to honor Liberty and Ellis Island, with multiple denominations and issue dates.
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